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St. Marys, Kansas

city · Pottawatomie County (primary) , Wabaunsee County

At a glance

2,788
Population
$206,900
Median home value (all homes)
32% below U.S. median
$330,641
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$892/mo
Median rent
34% below U.S. median
$76,771
Median household income
2% below U.S. median
15.8 min
Average commute
93.7%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
4.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing14% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities9% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost43% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college20 mi
Nearest community college29 mi
Nearest technical college20 mi
High school graduates96.3%
College graduates24.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Pottawatomie County Economic Development
Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization that catalyzes economic growth in the business, agricultural, manufacturing and construction sectors by providing equitable opportunities and partnering with local and regional public and private entities for a prosperous Pottawatomie County.
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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